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Cyprus

Jamaica

Hong Kong

Singapore

Bahrain

Malta

Total Area 23,000 sq.kms

Population 17.5 million

Population density 16849

p/sq.km

Republic of Djibouti

23,200 sq.kms

Population 1,000,000

Population density 37p/sq.km

It is more than a city state. In fact

you can put all the countries in

list on the right and still be left

with some land to put a large city

such as London.

Why?

• People have more disposable income.

• Companies give more paid holidays than they used to.

• Travel has become cheaper (particularly air travel)

• Holiday providers now use the internet to sell their products to people directly which also makes them cheaper.

Why

• Improvements in transport (e.g. more airports)

have made it quicker and easier to travel to

places.

• Countries in more unusual destinations such as

the middle east and Africa have got better at

marketing themselves as tourist attractions.

This means more people are aware of them.

• Many countries have invested in infrastructure

for tourism to make them more attractive to

visitors.

• Creates employment

• Promotes the country to the world in a

positive way

• Promotes trade due to the publicity gained

through tourism

• Generates significant revenue in tax for the

nation

• One of the only two places in the world for

guaranteed whale shark swimming

experience

• Seven Brother Islands with its spectacular

sites such as Japanese Garden and Boeing

• Warm hospitable population

• One of the lowest crime rates in the world

• Restaurants & Entertainment centers

• Diving Centers

• Diving boat Operators (Liveaboard)

• Travel Agents

• Airlines

• Hotels & Leisure activities

• Restaurants & Entertainment centers

On offer Opportunities

The liverboard M/Y Hurricane which won "Liveaboard of the Year" in 2004, 2005,

2006 and 2007, as voted by readers of the UK publication "Diver" Magazine is

coming to Djibouti in October 2013. The Hurricane which is EUF certified offers

the ultimate luxury for divers while maintaining the highest standard in safety.

More liverboards of the highest standard are expected to operate in Djibouti in the

coming years.

Six hours from Europe

A fusion of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean

Beautiful Islands

Pristine beaches

Snorkeling Fishing Water Sports Sun Bathing

• Lac Assal, the lowest point in Africa at 153 meters below sea level. Also the

largest salt deposit in the world.

• Lac Abbe, amazing lunar like region with volcanic hot water springs from

geothermic energy. The is site where the famous movie Planet of the Apes

staring Charleston Hesston was made.

• Dye Forrest, 1700 meters above sea level and home to many species of birds • Grand Bara, a massive salt plain and one of the emergency landing sites for

the space shuttle, popular for land sailing etc